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More young women are getting breast cancer — why?

More young women are getting breast cancer — why? (Links to an external site)

WashU Medicine’s Adetunji Toriola explains some of the factors driving the increase in women’s breast cancer diagnoses among women under 50.
Three surgeons elected into AOA class of 2025 

Three surgeons elected into AOA class of 2025 

Alpha Omega Alpha inducted three new members from the Department of Surgery.
Department of Surgery ranks 2nd nationally in NIH research funding in 2024

Department of Surgery ranks 2nd nationally in NIH research funding in 2024

Blue Ridge rankings place WashU Medicine among the nation’s highest surgery departments for research funding.
SAFE accolade recipients – March/April 2025 

SAFE accolade recipients – March/April 2025 

Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Is Going to the Bathroom ‘Just in Case’ Bad for You?

Is Going to the Bathroom ‘Just in Case’ Bad for You? (Links to an external site)

Brown and Gillanders receive Focused Practice Designation

Brown and Gillanders receive Focused Practice Designation

Endocrine surgeons recognized for expertise in complex thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Hill receives 2025 AHPBA Steve Sotsky Award

Hill receives 2025 AHPBA Steve Sotsky Award

General surgery resident’s research was recognized for second consecutive year.
Clanahan recognized with Outstanding Resident Teacher Award

Clanahan recognized with Outstanding Resident Teacher Award

General surgery resident Julie Clanahan, MD, was recognized at ASE annual meeting.
Amber Leis, MD, joins the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Amber Leis, MD, joins the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic surgeon joins WashU Medicine on May 1.
Fuhs awarded inaugural Program Coordinator GME Rising Star Award

Fuhs awarded inaugural Program Coordinator GME Rising Star Award

Surgery fellowship program coordinator awarded Rising Star by the Academy of Educators.
Study finds success in novel aortic valve reconstruction procedure

Study finds success in novel aortic valve reconstruction procedure

Scientists use right atrial appendage to revolutionize aortic valve reconstruction in children.
Surgery recognized at 2025 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards

Surgery recognized at 2025 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards

Four members of the Department of Surgery recognized with Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.

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Mary Culver Department of Surgery

WashU Medicine

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St. Louis, MO 63110

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